Thank you to all the families that donated items this week to help make each day special for our Marsh Teachers and Staff. We appreciate your generosity!

Marsh Junior High school Families,

Are you looking for something fun for your Gator to do this summer. If so, consider having them in the Marsh Summer Camp June 6 - June 24th. Space is limited so be on the lookout for the official paper application that will be sent home May 10th. Please turn in the completed application to the main office.

Gators be sure to mark your calendars! Marsh will be hosting their annual Chalk Draw on Monday, May 9th. Selected student artists will be decorating our exterior Marsh sidewalks with their beautiful artwork. You will want to be sure to swing by after school and take an "art stroll" to see all of their beautiful creations. This is sure to be an event you will not want to miss!

Chico Unified School District hosted their first annual Youth Fair this last week at Marsh. This event provided a venue where families could learn about local organizations that offer youth camps and enrichment activities for K-12 students during the summer and throughout the year.

Please view this letter regarding the ongoing CAASPP Assessment. The letter can also be found online here

Attention 6th Grade Families:

All 6th grade students need an immunization called Tdap before you can start 7th grade. It is recommended that you make an appointment for this immunization ASAP as doctors’ offices get full quickly. Please bring proof of immunization to the health office as soon as possible to get a better chance of getting your preferred elective. If your student does not have proof of this vaccine by August 15th they will not be able start school until they get it. If you already got the vaccine, please turn the paperwork to the health office. Thank you!

This week's multicultural focus was on learning about Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr celebrated by Muslims all over the world. During Ramadan, Muslims over the age of 12 years fast. This means that from sunrise until sunset, they do not eat or drink. There are two meals during Ramadan. There is an early meal before sunrise called suhoor. The fast is broken with a nighttime meal after sunset called iftar.

For Muslims, the month of Ramadan is a time to focus on faith, generosity, and charity. Sadaqah are good deeds that Muslims carry out during Ramadan. Some choose to food, money or time. Others might participate in community events like picking up trash or assisting a local food drive.

After the last day of Ramadan, there is a three-day festival called Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr means the “Festival of Breaking the Fast.” Families and friends gather together to celebrate. Some families have the tradition of decorating their homes and giving gifts. As for food, people eat all sorts of delicious treats. Traditional foods are fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, bread, cheeses, and desserts.

Students created Edi Party Crackers, a traditional craft used to decorate for the three day celebration, Eid al-Fitr.

The Marsh After School program registration for the 2022-2023 school year is now open. Register at the main CUSD website here for clubs, fun activities and homework help! Blast is an amazing resource, and your student will have a BLAST!

http://www.chicousd.org/Departments/Educational-Services/Before-and-After-School-Programs/index.html

ARE YOU A LEADER?
DO YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF THE MARSH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM?
If you answered yes to these questions, apply here!

https://forms.gle/vv8vxb8wKMcWnbx8A

CONGRATS to our latest MJHS Elected Officers:

President: Alexis Serna

Vice President: Brooke Muff

Secretary: Ava Seitz

Treasurer: Ella Smith

Attention Gators! Summer is just around the corner and we’re excited to see so many summer camp options available within our local community. If you’re interested in having some much overdue fun this summer, check out the CARD website and search programs by age. Registration for summer camps starts April 4th.

https://www.chicorec.com/summer-camps

If you drop your child off at the 7-11/ Great Harvest area on late start Wednesday, please remind them of appropriate Gator Way behavior. If a student is dropped off at school, students are NOT allowed to leave campus. We appreciate your help getting this message out to our Gators!

Stress can be a hard thing to carry around! Thats why we are bringing you this short film made by Chico's own House of Blue at Pleasant Valley High School!

Attention Gator Families!

Yearbooks are available to pre-order! Reserve your copy online at the MJHS Online Store. Supplies are limited! Visit https://marshjuniorhighstudentstore.myschoolcentral.com/

Pre-ordered Yearbooks will be distributed at lunch on Tuesday, May 24th. Questions regarding Yearbook purchases can be directed to Suzanne Snow, Account Tech at srsnow@chicousd.org. Thank you!

Student Store Hours:

Monday: 7:30 - 11:00

Tuesday 7:30 - 3:15

Thursday: 7:30 - 3:15

This week's classroom spotlight is on Mr. King's Drumming Class. Students of all levels are able to learn basic drumming skills. In this elective class Marsh Gators learn how to read music, are able to make new friends, and learn a new life-long skill. Drumming demands the coordination of both fine and gross motor skills, mental speed, listening ability and the ability to automate movements. In addition drumming has been proven to reduce tension, anxiety and stress: As an exercise, drumming releases hormones that are associated with feelings of well-being. We are so proud of our Gators and all they are learning!

Mr. Hagues' class had a school wide showcase of the Manor projects they have been working on. Students have dedicated much time and effort to these projects and it was great to see them enjoyed by all!

Mrs. Metsger's class learned about the harmful effects of vaping this last week. CUSD's Tobacco Use Prevention Education Coordinator, along with several students from Chico State, came to talk to some of our 8th grade science classes about the harmful effects of vaping. They shared with students the science behind cognitive and physiological impacts of addiction, as well as the dangers of false advertising occurring many vape juice products, and vape juice still being largely unregulated by the FDA.

In an effort to establish a pipeline for STEM education across the grade levels, our 7th and 8th graders were invited to participate in a big buddy/little buddy-style collaboration with Chico High STEM students. As part of this experience, MJHS students were able to visit the high school’s robotics and engineering lab and see demonstrations of advanced, award-winning robots built by CHS students. In addition, they learned about the variety of career pathways, programs, and robotics competition events that could be available to them as high school students, and beyond.

The Marsh Jr. High School Band brought the entertainment to this year's district youth fair. Marsh students were asked to perform at the fair, and sounded amazing. Check out these videos to get a first hand look at their performance. We are so proud of our Gators!

Check out last week's Atta Gator Award winners! The Atta Gator award is chosen by staff who nominate a student who showed excellency that week!

Every Friday at Marsh Jr. High school our amazing Leadership teacher and students set up Friday Fun Day at lunch. This day is designed to build community, keep studnet active, and connect students to other students of similar interest. There are a variety of activities for students to choose from, music, and fun to be had by all. Here are some highlights from this week's Friday Fun Day!

Positions are open in both junior Viking football and cheer teams! No tryouts necessary! Ages 6 to 14 welcome!

Join the Forebay aquatic centers 2022 school programs!

links resources in the poster can be found here!

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Email: aquatics.education@gmail.com

Rentals and more information can be found on their website at

https://www.forebayaquaticcenter.com/

Over the past 4 years Butte county children, families, and schools have experienced a high degree of stress and trauma due to the ongoing crisis. Join us for an educational series designed to increase awareness of your child's mental health, your own wellness, and examine ways that you as parents can intervene more effectively. This series will be led by MS, MFT and NMT certified Matt Reddam, who specializes in the treatment of complex trauma and general psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults.

This week's video focuses on Strategies for Talking to Teens about Mental Health

The Kids Leading Everyone Against Nicotine club seeks to provide a fun, engaging learning environment to teach middle schoolers to stand up against nicotine addiction and vaping. Every Wednesday in P-29 KLEAN club will host engaging activities and opportunities at lunch!

Are you looking for something fun to do at lunch? Do you like games or sports? Would you like a place where you can hang out with friends? If so, tcheck out these fun activities happening during the lunch period.

Games In the Library - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

* Fuego, Uno, Battleship, scattegories, and much more!

Sports Activities - Tuesdays and Thursdays

* Basketball, Football, Soccer, and more

Join the Marsh Multicultural Club - everyone welcome. This club is a fun way to learn, explore, and foster appreciation for the cultural diversity on our campus. Through this club you’ll have the opportunity to meet new people while contributing to building better school climate for all.

Please join Living works youth summit for an online training program based on supporting our students through suicide prevention. This free training can be accessed through the link provided here https://www.lwyouthsummit.com/access-training or by texting "start" to 888-707-0780. The program is open to all California students and staff!

Parents,

Please register for the upcoming free webinar and Facebook Live event: Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents: Recognizing Signs and What to Do. This free webinar will provide information about suicide prevention for parents, including warning signs for suicide, how to have a conversation with their teen, actions to take if their teen is having a suicidal thoughts, and resources. The webinar is provided in partnership with the California Department of Education, the California Mental Health Services Authority, the Directing Change Program, and Teen Line. The webinar is offered in English and Spanish.

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for children and youth ages 10-24. It is imperative that we provide information to parents on how to recognize signs of suicidal ideation and how support their children who may experiencing emotional distress.

In English:

• April 20, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
• https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MeEZUYOnQueJn2RNILq1zw

Registrese para este seminario gratuito virtual que también sera transmitdo en vivo por Facebook: Módulo 1—Prevención del Suicidio para Padres: Las Señales y Qué Hacer. Este seminoario gratuito proveera información y recursos sobre las prevención del suicidio que incluye: cómo reconocer las señales de advertencia de suicidio, cómo tener una conversación con tu hijo/a, y que hacer si tu hijo esta pensando en el suicidio.

El suicidio es la segunda causa principal de muerte para niños y jóvenes de 10 a 24 años. Es muy importante que brindemos información a los padres sobre cómo reconocer los signos de contemplamiento de suicidio y cómo apoyar a sus hijos que pueden estar experimentando angustia emocional.

In Spanish:

• 21 de abril del 2022 de 5 a 6.30 de la tarde
• https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TuvFZDTkRGiQu4Fj_3diTw

Need help from a Counselor? Come scan any one of these posters, or click poster itself to get in contact with one of our team!

THRIVE's newest project - The CARE Team. This program is for Butte County high school-aged youth.

The CARE Team helps connect young people and their immediate circle with support and resources . Their mission is to prevent and limit the recurrence of youth suicide in our community and ensure every young person knows just how much they matter. Click the links below to learn more.

Visit the North Valley Community Foundation THRIVE Online Resource Page

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Visit the North Valley Community Foundation CARE Team (Community, Assessment, Response and Education Team) Website

Did you know that Parents and Guardians can view Attendance Notices on their app or website and can submit notes back to the school? See how in the information flier below.

Students have many opportunities to stay connected and have fun during the lunch period at Marsh. Gators check out some of these activities next time you are at lunch.

Cube Club - Wednesday

Club Live -Tuesdays and Thursdays

Flag Football - back field

Basketball - basketball courts

4 Square - back courts

Volleyball - back courts

Board Games and Cards - library

Fun Friday; Spikeball cornhole, and music - WIFI area

• Address: 2253 Humboldt Road Chico, CA 95928
• Phone: (530) 895-4110
• Fax: Fax(530) 895-4111
• Attendance: (530) 895-4115
• Parent Portal